
5.32
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Anomalies de fonctionnement (S65 - B65 - C65 - Renault)
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OPERATING FAULTS
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On the road
CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
– Abnormal white smoke from the ex-
haust.
Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder head
gasket.
Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
– Smoke under the bonnet.
Short circuit.
Stop, switch off the ignition, disconnect
the battery.
Coolant circuit pipe fault.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
– The oil pressure warning light comes
on.
– while turning or braking
The level is too low.
Top up the engine oil (refer to the in-
formation on the “Engine oil level” in
Section 4).
– at idle speed
Low oil pressure.
Consult the nearest RENAULT Dealer.
– is slow to go out or remains lit on
acceleration.
Loss of oil pressure.
Stop. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
– The engine lacks power.
Clogged air filter.
Replace the cartridge.
Fuel supply fault.
Check the fuel level.
Faulty spark plugs, incorrect electrode
gaps.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
– Unstable idle speed or the engine
stalls.
Poor compression (spark plugs, ignition,
air leak).
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.